Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Evidence
synthesis
is
used
by
decision-makers
in
various
ways,
such
as
developing
evidence-based
recommendations
for
clinical
guidelines.
Clinical
guideline
development
groups
(GDGs)
typically
discuss
evidence
findings
a
multidisciplinary
group,
including
patients,
healthcare
providers,
policymakers,
etc.
A
recent
mixed
methods
systematic
review
(MMSR)
identified
no
gold
standard
format
optimally
presenting
to
these
groups.
However,
it
provided
94
help
produce
more
effective
summary
formats
general
syntheses
(e.g.,
reviews).
To
refine
the
MMSR
create
actionable
guidance
producers,
we
aimed
explore
with
participants
involved
and
development.
Methods:
We
conducted
descriptive
qualitative
study
using
online
focus
group
workshops
February
March
2023.
These
participatory
co-design
approach
interactive
voting
activities
identify
preferences
format's
essential
content
style.
created
topic
guide
focused
on
from
support,
≥3
supporting
studies,
those
prioritised
an
expert
advisory
via
pragmatic
prioritisation
exercise
MoSCoW
method
(Must,
Should,
Could,
Will
not
haves).
Eligible
must
be/have
been
GDGs
and/or
synthesis.
Groups
were
recorded
transcribed.
Two
independent
researchers
analysed
transcripts
directed
analysis
pre-defined
codes
MMSR.
Results:
Thirty
individuals
participated
six
coded
79
of
codes.
Participants
suggested
“less
more”
structured
that
minimises
methodological
steps
statistical
data,
promoting
accessibility
all
audiences
judicious
use
links
further
information
full
report.
They
emphasised
concise,
consistently-presented
which
highlight
key
messages,
flag
readers
indicators
trust
producers
(i.e.,
logos,
websites,
conflict
interest
statements),
certainty
(without
extenuating
details).
Conclusions:
This
based
developers
about
summaries
support
decision-making.
Next
involve
user-testing
prototype
through
one-on-one
semi-structured
interviews
optimise
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Abstract
Background
Monkeypox
virus
(Mpox)
infection
is
a
topic
of
growing
interest
today
because
its
potential
public
health
impact
and
concern
about
possible
outbreaks.
Reliable
up-to-date
sources
information
that
provide
accurate
data
on
transmission,
symptoms,
prevention,
treatment
are
essential
for
understanding
effectively
addressing
this
disease.
Therefore,
the
aim
present
study
to
determine
prevalence
Mpox
infection.
Methods
An
exhaustive
systematic
review
meta-analysis
was
carried
out
using
available
in
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Embase,
ScienceDirect
databases
up
August
3,
2023.
The
were
analyzed
R
software
version
4.2.3.
quality
cross-sectional
studies
formed
part
assessed
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
Meta-Analysis
Statistics
Assessment
Review
Instrument
(JBI-MAStARI)
tool.
In
addition,
subgroup
analysis
performed
based
populations.
Results
Twenty-three
articles
included
with
total
sample
24040
participants.
pooled
each
was:
social
networks
reached
58%
(95%
CI:
46-70%;
17227
participants;
21
studies;
I
2
=
100%);
Internet
61%
44-77%;
14002
5
100%),
radio
10%
07-13%;
8917
4
93%),
television
accounted
24%
09-43%;
14896
8
combination
45%
31-60%;
4207
7
99%);
newspapers,
it
15%
05-27%;
2841
6
99%),
friends
relatives
18%
10-28%;
16551
18
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
17%
07-29%;
1656
3
97%),
Centers
Disease
Control
Prevention
(CDC)
03-21%;
2378
98%),
WHO
CDC
websites
60%
48-72%;
1828
96%),
finally,
scientific
journals
23%
13-34%;
4.
856
12
99%).
Conclusion
suggests
people
access
variety
gain
knowledge
infection,
strong
emphasis
online
such
as
Internet.
However,
important
note
accuracy
from
these
can
vary,
underscoring
need
promote
reliable
disease
ensure
health.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Evidence
synthesis
is
used
by
decision-makers
in
various
ways,
such
as
developing
evidence-based
recommendations
for
clinical
guidelines.
Clinical
guideline
development
groups
(GDGs)
typically
discuss
evidence
findings
a
multidisciplinary
group,
including
patients,
healthcare
providers,
policymakers,
etc.
A
recent
mixed
methods
systematic
review
(MMSR)
identified
no
gold
standard
format
optimally
presenting
to
these
groups.
However,
it
provided
94
help
produce
more
effective
summary
formats
general
syntheses
(e.g.,
reviews).
To
refine
the
MMSR
create
actionable
guidance
producers,
we
aimed
explore
with
participants
involved
and
development.
Methods:
We
conducted
descriptive
qualitative
study
using
online
focus
group
workshops
February
March
2023.
These
participatory
co-design
approach
interactive
voting
activities
identify
preferences
format's
essential
content
style.
created
topic
guide
focused
on
from
support,
≥3
supporting
studies,
those
prioritised
an
expert
advisory
via
pragmatic
prioritisation
exercise
MoSCoW
method
(Must,
Should,
Could,
Will
not
haves).
Eligible
must
be/have
been
GDGs
and/or
synthesis.
Groups
were
recorded
transcribed.
Two
independent
researchers
analysed
transcripts
directed
analysis
pre-defined
codes
MMSR.
Results:
Thirty
individuals
participated
six
coded
79
of
codes.
Participants
suggested
“less
more”
structured
that
minimises
methodological
steps
statistical
data,
promoting
accessibility
all
audiences
judicious
use
links
further
information
full
report.
They
emphasised
concise,
consistently-presented
which
highlight
key
messages,
flag
readers
indicators
trust
producers
(i.e.,
logos,
websites,
conflict
interest
statements),
certainty
(without
extenuating
details).
Conclusions:
This
based
developers
about
summaries
support
decision-making.
Next
involve
user-testing
prototype
through
one-on-one
semi-structured
interviews
optimise
